Hello Beautiful November! And Hello First Friday! | Retail Therapy Guide 11/4/2022

And just like that... November is here! The first Friday of every month is always exciting because it's First Friday! And a lot of the shops on Main St have deals! Talk about good timing... AND November is one of our favorite months! Not just because of the celebration of gratitude but because Hudson Valley Restaurant Week happens! Oh... and can we talk about the beautiful weather?! We're here for it.  Ok ok ok.. we are getting too excited. The first newsletter of the month will get to you early so you can make your way to Main St. and shop! Pop in to all stores and ask! #ShopLocal Enjoy the beautiful weather! Xoxo                           THE EVENTS + RETAIL THERAPY GUIDE Book an Event Promotion Advertising spot here. You can sponsor this Event Guide with your event, for extra promotion of it! If you'd like to guarantee to see your entertainment event listed here. Edited and Written By Teslie Andrade and Katie Hellmuth Martin Beacon Bonfire Music + Art Festival Days: Friday, November 4, 2022 & Saturday, November 5, 2022 Time: 5pm-12am Location: Beacon, NY Be Curious. Be Creative, Be in Beacon, NY on November 4 + 5 for the First Beacon Bonfire Music + Art Festival. Venues and found spaces from the Beacon Metro North Station to “Around the Bend” on Beacon’s Mile Long Main Street celebrate the creativity that lives, works and plays in Beacon, NY. Beacon Bonfire Night is a nod to the revolutionary fire that burned on the top of our mountain and gave the city its name, a beacon that celebrates the need we have as humans to come together, to tell our stories, and to be inspired. Children 12 and under are FREE when accompanied by a Festival Ticket Holder. Information > BeaconArts - 2022 Member Exhibition This Weekend: Opening Reception & Performance: Saturday, November 5 from 4-6 p.m. S Exhibition: Saturdays & Sundays - November 5-27 from 12pm-6pm Second Saturday Meet the Artist Reception: November 12 from  4-6 p.m. Location: KuBe Art Center, 3rd fl. Gallery, 211 Fishkill Ave. Beacon, New York   Figure Drawing Fundraiser *Nude Day: Sunday, November 6, 2022 Time: 4pm sharp! Location: The Yard, 4 Hanna Ln, Beacon, NY Nude figure drawing is back! This time at The Yard! The 1.5 hour long session will see model Eliza moving through both short and long poses, utilizing props for some! No pressure but all skill levels welcome. Not a class but an opportunity to explore what you can do. Information >  Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Days: November 7, 2022 - November 20, 2022 The Valley Table magazine officially kicks off the beginning of fall 2022 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW), revealing the all participating restaurants. Running from November 7-November 20, participating restaurants can choose between four price points: $24.95 or $39.95 at lunch and $29.95 or $44.95 at dinner. Prix fixe menus may also be offered for both dine-in and takeout. The complete list of participating restaurants is available here > Reservations are recommended at all Hudson Valley Restaurant Week restaurants. Information > Check our Calendar and Events Guide regularly for upcoming events throughout the week!     ALBB's Restaurant Guide to show you which restaurants are open on Mondays! See it here > *SPONSORSHIP OPEN!* It's always a pleasure eating and drinking your way through Beacon, so we created this guide to help you know where to eat and drink as you explore the town. Feature your restaurant/eatery in the guide & be featured in this weekly newsletter! Promote your seasonal dishes/drinks, specials, events, etc. Click here for more details >   EAT CHURCH 3091 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, NY We are loving that you can pick up your favorite Eat Church items at Marbled Meat Shop in Coldspring! Straight from the grocery case. A better way to lunch and dinner if you ask us... If you have the time, we highly recommend stopping into Dogwood for Eat Church goodness. They're there popping up Tuesday-Sunday from 5pm-10pm! Find Eat Church! - Industrial Arts Brewing from Friday-Sunday - Straight from the grocery case at Marbled Meat Shop - ready to go! - Dogwood Beacon on Tuesday-Sunday from 5pm-10pm Order Online > Keep up with all of the delicious pop-ups and events here > You can also visit their website for Weekly Menu/Specials > Eat Church is a Sponsor, thank you! HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY It's SOUP SZN! El Nica has your back! Chicken Soup (Sopa de Pollo) & Veggies. Good for the belly, heart, and soul! Trust us. Located inside the HV Food Hall! Follow HV Food Hall's foodies: Miz Hattie's BBQ: Southern Style BBQ, from North Carolina. Order ahead via their Toast-app menu! El Nica: Nicaraguan Food Roosevelt Bar: Cocktail Bar in a well-ventilated space with Outdoor Patio! Shmuck's Sweet Stuff: Local Ice Cream, Hot Waffles, and Other Sweet Stuff Hudson Shawarma: Falafels, shawarma, baklava, and platters  Ciao Chow - Hand made pasta and fried rice Dulce Cielo Mexico: authentic Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options. Hudson Valley Food Hall is a Sponsor, thank you! BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY Nothing like the Ahi Tuna Noodle Bowl from Baja!! Made with fresh seared ahi tuna, cold sobs noodles, bean sprouts, carrots & red cabbage with homemade sesame dressing! Stop in this weekend and enjoy this, a delicious seasonal drink, or some tacos! Maybe finish with a pumpkin espresso martini? You can also ask for a mocktail if that's your thing! And don't forget to ask about the specials! PS: Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pm Check out their specialty drinks >  Check out the specials > BAJA 328 is a Sponsor, thank you!   *SPONSORSHIP OPEN!* Shopping! So fun, yet so strategic. With so many options to shop on Main Street, we compiled a Shopping Guide that includes every single shop in Beacon for your shopping and bookmarking pleasure! If you run a shop or boutique in Beacon and want to sponsor the shopping guide, be included in this Friday Feature newsletter, and get a nifty photo gallery in the guide, click here for more details >   WITCH HAZEL 176 Main Street, Beacon You know what's underrated in the old makeup bag? BLUSH! "When you want to feel more awake, the two things you should grab are blush and concealer (little on the undereyes)" - Jill, Owner of Witch Hazel. Jill also shares some tips on how to use your favorite color to just look glowy and fresh and not like a scary clown: Sculpting: add blush to the top of your cheekbones and blend up and out toward the temple/hairline Highlighting: after you blush your cheeks, pop some more up toward the temple area (especially great with shimmery blush, you glowy little angel!) Faking like you've had coffee: put a little cream blush UNDER your foundation or tinted moisturizer, and you get that "lit from within vibe" Eyeshadow: this is pretty self-explanatory Point being, give blush a hand (And check out some great shades of powder and cream blush to add to your bag. Bonus: the creamy options also work as lipstick.) SHOP BLUSH HERE! > OPEN 10-6 everyday EXCEPT Tuesday & Wednesday Stay tuned for the next floral workshop & Follow Witch Hazel on Instagram! >  Shop Last Call Items > Order florals >  BRETT'S HARDWARE 18 West Main Street, Beacon No better time than now to head on into Bretts & get your grill covers! Protect them before the snow! Bretts has all of your grill essentials but also your winterizing essentials! Stop in. And don't be afraid to ask for help! The staff is more than happy to help :) OPEN Monday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm Brett's Hardware is a Sponsor, thank you! LUXE OPTIQUE 181-183 Main Street, Beacon You can shop all the cool and fashionable eyewear from Luxe! Like these Rigards Vintage Bronze Metal frames! Handmade in Hong Kong. Rigards uses Aluminum-Magnesium alloy to construct frames that are ultralight yet incredibly strong. They're perfect for your casual comfy look or your dressed up and ready to go out into town look! If you would like your purchase to include prescription lenses please contact Luxe Optique before completing your purchase. If you just want these without contact lenses, shop them here > Luxe has all the fits & frames! PS: Appointments required for exams. PPS Both Locations (Beacon & Hudson) are open from 10 AM - 6 PM Tuesday-Saturday & Beacon is only open on Mondays from 10 AM - 5 PM.  Shop Online > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you! Yanarella Dance Studio 312 Main St., Beacon, NY FALL in love with dance! 8 Week Course Schedule is happening now! Reach out to Yanarella Dance for more information and to sign up! You or the kids. Options for all! You can check out Yanarella's Dance schedule in ALBB's Kids/Adults Classes Guide! Fall Classes have been posted & updated > Register Online > Yanarella is a Sponsor, thank you! Kids Improv Workshop & Jam Day: Sunday, November 20, 2022 Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) The first half of the jam has lessons with warm-up games, foundational exercises while the second half is fun, silly, practice play with a break in between. Small groups will be broken out by age as needed. Absolutely zero experience is needed to attend any session! Information > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you!   IMPROV 101- FALL 2022 Class meets: TUESDAYS from 7-10pm 6 sessions: October 25- December 6 Class Showcase: Sunday, December 11 (time TBD) Teacher: Connor Classes meet at: 22 Kent St., Room #109, Beacon, NY 12508 (Old Beacon High School) Information > Explore all classes > Serious. Comedy Theatre is a Sponsor, thank you! *SPONSORSHIP OPEN!* Beacon has a growing number of beauty salons and professional pampering to take advantage of - you can even book a transforming appointment at a lash bar! Be it a totally new hair style, or a facial, you have options in Beacon. Plus, one of the most enjoyable gifts you can give to someone is a gift certificate. So we have included links to where you can buy a gift certificate from any of these fine services that offers one. Check out ALBB's Beauty Guide here > Special Message For Businesses: If you want to advertise in this Guide with a picture, logo and promotions, please click here. ANTALEK & MOORE INSURANCE AGENCY 340 Main Street, Beacon Simple actions like reviewing your insurance policy can help you and your loved ones build a stronger foundation and protect your financial stability. Reach out to Antalek & Moore today for all your insurance coverage needs! Latest Announcements > Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor. Thank you!   TIN SHINGLE Tin Shingle a training platform and community for businesses, artists and makers who are getting the word out about their business. Tin Shingle teaches PR, social media and content marketing tactics to regular people to help make their pitching and brand story telling smarter, engaging and more appropriate for the media to consider for article features. Tin Shingle is your support system as you're getting the word out about your business. Learn More > Tin Shingle is a Sponsor. Thank you!                             KATIE JAMES, INC. INTRODUCING... Hand Painted Design Services now at Katie James, Inc.! The picture above is a special delivery for All You Knead. The assignment was to paint her existed logo onto the sign her carpenter husband made. Let us do yours... let us do the work... hand made with love, of course. See information here >  PS - stop thinking about whether you need a new/updated website or not, you do! And we can do it all. RECENT WEBSITE PROJECTS Homespun Foods > Barb's Butchery > Sparrenberger Studio > Katie James Inc. is a sponsor. Thank you! HIRING: PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE AT WITCH HAZEL Apply here > HIRING: BOOKKEEPER / ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT - AT INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING Apply here > HIRING: ALL POSITIONS AT THE DUTCHESS INN AND SPA AT BEACON Apply here > HIRING: PART-TIME SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR / OFFICE MANAGER / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - AT THE MAIN OFFICE AT BEACON DIGITAL Apply here > List your job in ALBB's Job Listings > BUSINESSES IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTING Gold Standard Tax & Accounting  BRANDING  >  MARKETING & PR Tin Shingle Katie James, Inc. EVENT SPACE > CO-WORK SPACE The Main Office at Beacon Digital  EDUCATION > PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Poughkeepsie Day School  FLORAL Witch Hazel > HOME IMPROVEMENT > INTERIOR DESIGN Faust Design Build HOME IMPROVEMENT > LAWN SERVICES Blue Green Lawns INSURANCE > BUSINESS, HEALTH, LIFE, HOME Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency MUSIC Miss Vickies Music List Your Business In The Business Directory >

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